The Philadelphia radio station WIP reported Wednesday morning that the Phillies offered Hamilton a three-year contract. It's widely believed that the outfielder wants a longer deal, but Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News speculated that a three-year deal worth big money could entice Hamilton if no other team is willing to commit to a big, longer-term deal.

The Boston Red Sox have shown interest in Hamilton, meeting with him at the winter meetings, but are reportedly hesitant to commit to him for longer than three seasons. The Texas Rangers had been thought to be the favorites to sign the slugger, who batted .285 last season with 43 home runs and 128 RBI.